Garam Masala

Name: Garam Masala
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp black peppercorns; 2 tbsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp cloves; 10 cm/4 in cinnamon stick; 4 tbsp coriander seeds; 2 bay leaves; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; 4 brown cardamom pods, seeds only; 15 green cardamom pods; 1 star anise; 1 mace blade

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

No Worries, Just Chicken Curries

By Suki Pantal

Published 2025

About

“A warm hug, just a sprinkle away!”

This recipe yields 8–10 tablespoons of garam masala. Use as a garnish in curries, in marinades and vegetarian dishes. If you are missing a few spices for a recipe, just garnish with a little garam masala instead.

Ingredients

2 bay leaves
4 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp cumin seed

Asia
India
Spice Mix
Garnish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Put all the spices except the ground nutmeg and salt into a hot, dry pan on a medium heat. Toast for a minute or two, stirring frequently. Leave to cool, then grind to a smooth powder in a coffee/spice grinder. Add the nutmeg and mix well, then add the salt and mix well again. Store in an airtight jar away from heat and sunlight.